semiprecious

adjective

semi·​pre·​cious ˌse-mē-ˈpre-shəs How to pronounce semiprecious (audio)
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
of a gemstone
: of less commercial value than a precious stone

Examples of semiprecious in a Sentence

semiprecious stones such as aquamarines and garnets
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Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of semiprecious was in 1858

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“Semiprecious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semiprecious. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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semiprecious

adjective
semi·​pre·​cious ˌsem-i-ˈpresh-əs How to pronounce semiprecious (audio)
ˌsem-ˌī-
: of less value than a precious stone
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